Big bourbon plans in Danville for Luca Mariano brand, watch videos here

Published 1:23 pm Monday, April 26, 2021

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Francesco Viola, owner of the Luca Mariano bourbon brand, unveils the site plan for the Luca Mariano distillery project on Lancaster Road he plans to construct over the next approximately 15 years. He gives a speech on himself, his family and plans during a barrel selection ceremony on Saturday at the Viola Farm. The event also consisted of food, drinks and music. - Photo by Olivia Mohr

On Saturday, Francesco Viola, owner of the Luca Mariano bourbon brand, shared the site plan for the Luca Mariano distillery project on Lancaster Road at a barrel selection ceremony. This is expected to be an approximately 15-year distillery project, should it all come to fruition.

Not only would the project include a distillery operation, bottling facility and rickhouses but also a chocolate factory, a village, an orchard and other amenities.

Video 1

Viola introduces himself and shares some of his plans.

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Video 2

Watch part of Viola’s speech, during which he shares some history of the property along Lancaster Road.